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Movies like Maid to Order (1987)

The best movies like Maid to Order (1987) are Cinderfella (1960), Trading Mom (1994) and Kristin's Christmas Past (2013). If Maid to Order hooked you with its comedy and fantasy, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. Cinderfella (1960)

    When his father dies, poor Fella is left at the mercy of his snobbish stepmother and her two no-good sons Maximilian and Rupert. As he slaves away for his nasty step-family, Maximilian and Rupert attempt to find a treasure Fella's father has supposedly hidden on the estate. Hoping to restore her dwindling fortunes, the stepmother plans a fancy ball in honor of the visiting Princess Charmein whom she hopes will marry Rupert. Eventually, Fella's Fairy Godfather shows up to convince him that he has a shot at winning the Princess himself.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & fantasy

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  2. Trading Mom (1994)

    The Martin kids learn of a magic spell that will take them to the 'mommy market' so they can get a more user friendly model. After giving a few other moms a try, they want their own back. But that is not so easy.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & fantasy

  3. Kristin's Christmas Past (2013)

    Kristin, a cynical 34-year-old, drinks a mysterious champagne on Christmas Eve and wakes up seventeen years in the past, sharing a room with her 17-year-old self. Given the chance to change the worst Christmas of her life, she attempts to fix past mistakes, only to discover surprising truths about her family that may help her mend her present-day relationships.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & fantasy

  4. Candy Cane Lane (2023)

    Determined to win the neighborhood's annual Christmas decorating contest, family man Chris makes a pact with an elf to help him out-do the competition. However, the elf casts a spell bringing the twelve days of Christmas to life, unleashing chaos on the small unsuspecting town.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & fantasy

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  5. The Addams Family (1991)

    When a man claiming to be long-lost Uncle Fester reappears after 25 years lost, the family plans a celebration to wake the dead. But the kids barely have time to warm up the electric chair before Morticia begins to suspect Fester is fraud when he can't recall any of the details of Fester's life.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & fantasy

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  6. Dark Shadows (2012)

    Vampire Barnabas Collins is inadvertently freed from his tomb and emerges into the very changed world of 1972. He returns to Collinwood Manor to find that his once-grand estate and family have fallen into ruin.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & fantasy

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  7. The School for Good and Evil (2022)

    Best friends Sophie and Agatha navigate an enchanted school for young heroes and villains — and find themselves on opposing sides of the battle between good and evil.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both fantasy & comedy

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  8. The Gnome-Mobile (1967)

    An eccentric millionaire and his grandchildren are embroiled in the plights of some forest gnomes who are searching for the rest of their tribe. While helping them, the millionaire is suspected of being crazy because he's seeing gnomes! He's committed, and the niece and nephew and the gnomes have to find him and free him.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both fantasy & comedy

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  9. Addams Family Values (1993)

    Siblings Wednesday and Pugsley Addams will stop at nothing to get rid of Pubert, the new baby boy adored by parents Gomez and Morticia. Things go from bad to worse when the new "black widow" nanny, Debbie Jellinsky, launches her plan to add Fester to her collection of dead husbands.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & fantasy

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  10. Good Fortune (2025)

    A well-meaning but rather inept angel named Gabriel meddles in the lives of a struggling gig worker and a wealthy capitalist.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & fantasy

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  11. Duplex (2003)

    When a young couple buys their dream home, they have no idea what the sweet little old lady upstairs is going to put them through!

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  12. Snow Queen (2002)

    Since a bitter winter storm stole the life of Gerda's mother, she and her father have sadly continued to run the remote hotel they call home. Lonely and isolated, Gerda's only joy is Kai, the handsome bellboy. A mysterious guest with an icy stare arrives at the hotel one night, wrapped in fur and diamonds. By daybreak, the "Snow Queen" has vanished with Kai! Gerda embarks on a journey of morphing seasons, fantastical creatures, and long-frozen mysteries in a desperate quest to find her stolen love.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both fantasy

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  13. Wonder Woman (2009)

    On the mystical island of Themyscira, a proud and fierce warrior race of Amazons have raised a daughter of untold beauty, grace and strength: Princess Diana. When an Army fighter pilot, Steve Trevor, crash-lands on the island, the rebellious and headstrong Diana defies Amazonian law by accompanying Trevor back to civilization.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both fantasy

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  14. Jack the Giant Slayer (2013)

    The story of an ancient war that is reignited when a young farmhand unwittingly opens a gateway between our world and a fearsome race of giants. Unleashed on the Earth for the first time in centuries, the giants strive to reclaim the land they once lost, forcing the young man, Jack into the battle of his life to stop them. Fighting for a kingdom, its people, and the love of a brave princess, he comes face to face with the unstoppable warriors he thought only existed in legend–and gets the chance to become a legend himself.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both fantasy

  15. Monster High: Why Do Ghouls Fall in Love? (2012)

    Draculaura’s Sweet 1600th birthday is an extra special occasion to party at Monster High! But her high expectations lead to deadly results when she’s faced with the choice between practical boyfriend Clawd, and new vampire heartthrob, Valentine, a romantic blast from her past.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both fantasy

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  16. American Dreamer (2022)

    In this winsome comedy, an entitled Economics professor pursues a tactic to buy an ailing widow’s mansion for nothing, but he quickly realizes that his seemingly foolproof strategy won’t be as easy as he thought.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

  17. Back to the Beach (1987)

    A former beach boy and his wife go to California to visit their daughter and become part of the new beach scene.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

  18. Willow (1988)

    The evil Queen Bavmorda hunts the newborn princess Elora Danan, a child prophesied to bring about her downfall. When the royal infant is found by Willow, a timid farmer and aspiring sorcerer, he's entrusted with delivering her from evil.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both fantasy

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  19. Wonder Woman 1984 (2020)

    A botched store robbery places Wonder Woman in a global battle against a powerful and mysterious ancient force that puts her powers in jeopardy.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both fantasy

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  20. Justice League: Doom (2012)

    An adaptation of Mark Waid's "Tower of Babel" story from the JLA comic. Vandal Savage steals confidential files Batman has compiled on the members of the Justice League, and learns all their weaknesses.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both fantasy

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  21. Kiss Me, Frog (2000)

    Modern version of The Frog King. Out of an impulse, 15-year-old Anna kisses a frog which then turns into a prince. But the curse is not solved that easily.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both fantasy & comedy

  22. Killing the Devil (1970)

    A lonely woman gets more than she bargained for when she begins wooing Mr Devil, an insatiable glutton who turns out to be the boyfriend from Hell.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy & fantasy

  23. Four Rooms (1995)

    It's Ted the Bellhop's first night on the job...and the hotel's very unusual guests are about to place him in some outrageous predicaments. It seems that this evening's room service is serving up one unbelievable happening after another.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

  24. Bird People (2014)

    An overstressed American businessman and a French chambermaid make a connection at an airport hotel in Paris.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both fantasy

  25. Amour Fou (2014)

    Heinrich wishes to conquer death through love, and when he meets Henriette, the wife of a business acquaintance, she expresses interest in a suicide pact when she learns she has a terminal illness.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

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  26. Fine (2016)

    A short film about the endless fight of two woman. A Mexican and Bosnian co-production set in Sarajevo.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

  27. Zoo (1988)

    Martina lives in the Rome's zoo, because her father is the guardian. She becomes friend with a young Slavic escaped from a gypsy camp. When the police arrives searching for the kid, they run away riding an elephant!

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

  28. Butch Jamie (2008)

    The film follows the story of Jamie, a struggling butch lesbian actress who gets cast as a man in a film. The main plot is a romantic comedy between Jamie's male alter-ego, "Male Jamie," and Jill, a heterosexual woman on set. The film's subplots include Jamie's bisexual roommate Lola and her cat actor Howard, Lola's abrasive butch German girlfriend Andi, and Jamie's gay Asian friend David.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

  29. Social Register (1934)

    Chorus girl Patsy Shaw crashes a high-society party, meets playboy Charlie Breen, they fall in love, and are on their merry way to wedded bliss. However, Charlie's snobbish, ever-loving mama doesn't think that Patsy is worthy and sets out to prove it.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

  30. Sisters (2015)

    Two disconnected sisters are summoned to clean out their childhood bedrooms before their parents sell their family home.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like Maid to Order?

The closest matches to Maid to Order are Cinderfella (1960), Trading Mom (1994) and Kristin's Christmas Past (2013). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after Maid to Order?

Start with Cinderfella (1960), the closest match to Maid to Order.

What is the highest-rated movie like Maid to Order?

Monster High: Why Do Ghouls Fall in Love? (2012), rated 8.0/10 by 208 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like Maid to Order?

Good Fortune (2025) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there English movies like Maid to Order?

Yes: Cinderfella (1960), Trading Mom (1994) and Kristin's Christmas Past (2013).

How are movies similar to Maid to Order chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Maid to Order, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.

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